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    Tragedy strikes as migrant boat capsizes in English Channel, leaving six dead and many missing

    Tragedy strikes as migrant boat capsizes in English Channel, leaving six dead and many missing

    A tragic incident unfolded on August 12 as a boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel, resulting in the death of at least six individuals, Euronews reported. The joint efforts of French and British forces have been mobilized for a search and rescue operation in the wake of the disaster.

    Tragedy strikes as migrant boat capsizes in English Channel, leaving six dead and many missing
    Photo: Tragedy strikes as migrant boat capsizes in English Channel, leaving six dead and many missing 
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    Initially, the French authorities reported one casualty and five seriously injured individuals. However, all six victims were eventually pronounced dead, highlighting the severity of the situation. Presently, a comprehensive search is ongoing for between 5 and 10 passengers who remain unaccounted for. Fortunately, 55 passengers have been successfully rescued, as confirmed by the Boulogne public prosecutor's office.

    This tragedy is only the latest in a series of distressing incidents in the English Channel. Just this week, British lifeguards managed to rescue several individuals from sinking dinghies, underscoring the perilous nature of the crossings. The number of "casualties" discovered "in" the water by these lifeguards serves as a grim reminder of the challenges faced by migrants attempting this treacherous journey.

    Alarming statistics reveal that over 100,000 migrants have undertaken the hazardous English Channel crossing through small boats since 2018. These figures were compiled by AFP on August 10, based on official British data. 2022 saw the loss of five lives, while four individuals went missing during attempts to reach the English coast from the northern coast of France. In an even more devastating incident in November 2021, 27 migrants lost their lives when their boat sank.

    With the recent return of favorable weather conditions since August 9, there has been a noticeable surge in departures from the coast. The situation is further complicated by the UK government's aggressive stance to "stop the boats," a policy that caters to anti-immigration sentiments and seeks to gain popularity in the polls.

    In an attempt to manage the influx of asylum seekers arriving via the English Channel, a plan was devised to house them on a detainment vessel known as the Bibby Stockholm. However, this plan crumbled due to an outbreak of bacterial illness onboard, forcing authorities to evacuate the ship and leaving the government to grapple with alternative solutions.

    As the search and rescue operation continues in the English Channel, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks migrants undertake in their pursuit of safety and a better life. 

     

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